Wow, thats a lot of stuff. Thanks for the advice. The trails I am planning
on were easy enough for my 2WD DAK. I ran around on them a little last
spring. I just saw a few spots I wanted to explore, but did not want to
chance it without 4WD. I will let you all know how it goes. Might not be
able to go this week, so next week might be the ticket. We'll see. Thanks
again for all the advice.
Ryan LeBlanc
99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
soon to be ex:
97, CC, 5.2L, 5 spd, 4x2, SLT+
----- Original Message -----
From: <fawcett@uism.bu.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 3:47 PM
Subject: Re[2]: DML: 4 wheelin(equipment) -- New 4x4 Durango
> Holy overloaded, Batman! That's enough stuff to circle the known world
three
> times!!! :-) J/K, J/K, J/K! That's a great list of stuff Kyle but I
think
> young Ryan here is looking for the short list for a well traveled trail...
>
> All joking aside, this is what I consider to be the bare bones basics for
sand
> running most are redundant w/Kyle's (in no particular order)...
>
> Good quality air gauge.
> Water, water, and more water. Of course you can throw other beverages in
the
> cooler, but don't skimp on the all-mighty H20!
> Good size chunk of plywood (for a jack stand).
> Jack (of course ;-) OEM will do but a high-lift is better... Gotta' get
one
> of those myself.
> Tow Straps @ least 20' in length and as strong as you can find. Get at
least
> one with hooks and one without hooks... This is a "more the merrier"
kinda
> thing --I carry at least 4 tow straps with me all the time.
> Shovel. Military folding kind or equivalent... No cheepies!
> First Aid Kit
> Full size spare tire (should be OEM but ya' never know!)
> Flashlight
> Cell-Phone
>
> That should cover you for the "lite" excursion. When ya' get more serious
get
> everything that Kyle says plus a heavy duty come-a-long (or winch), air
> compressor (I need one too), and a buddy to drive the trail with you. Ya'
> can't beat having another vehicle around just in case! :-)
> Tom
>
> P.S. Check out your vehicle for jack points and pull points in advance...
It
> sucks to try and figure that out when you're in a pinch!
>
>
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> Subject: Re: DML: 4 wheelin(equipment) -- New 4x4 Durango
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 7/26/99 1:52 PM
>
>
> In a message dated 99-07-26 13:28:22 EDT, you write:
>
> <<
> I think the sand is pretty hard. What sort of basic equipment would I
need?
> I am pretty new to off roading, so I am not going to get too hard core...
> yet ;-) I need to learn more before I tackle the Rubicon ;-) >>
>
> Here is what I always carry in my Dak, either behind the seat or in the
tool
> box. With that Durango you should have tons of space. Lots of stuff, but
it
> all fits great with extra room to spare. I am sure there is more things I
> need too!!
>
> In the cab(always):
> I always carry a OHSA approved first aid kit fully stocked, whether I am
> 4wheelin' or not. Good pair of high quality jumper cables, low(thick)
guage
> preferred. A small 2-2 1/2 foot spade shovel(Sears/Home Depot). I always
have
> a 3"x30' tow strap. A fire extinguisher when 4wheelin. 3D MagLite mounted
on
> the tranny hump next to the 4WD shifter.
> In the tool box(always):
> A 10ft piece of Grade 8 logging chain with hooks in a 30MM ammo can in the
> tool box(always in there) 20feet of Grade 8 chain with hooks(when
4wheelin)
> in a 50MM ammo can. Good pair of thick leather/canvas work gloves. I have
a
> small metal tool box full of various tools(always), from screwdrivers to
> sockets to pliers, everything I can fit in it. I carry my old set of spark
> plug wires, just in case the MSD's die. I carry my old stock coil, in case
> the Accel dies. 4D Maglite, in case the other dies. 50MM ammo can full of
tie
> downs and bungee cords. A roll of handtowels in case a trail repair gets
> greasy(in a Craftsman canvas tool bag along with the plug wires, duct
tape,
> electrical tape, and other stuff) A small Rubbermade bin with various
> lubes(tranny fluid(tcase fluid), diff lube, engine oil, penetrant spray,
> etc). 2-3 heavy duty Clevis rings/hooks. Small 2"x6 ft tow strap. An
> assortment of bolts, nuts, screws, pins, fuses of all types, etc.
>
> Don't forget some type of communication device, I have a CB in my overhead
> console, but also like to bring a cell phone. I still want to carry a
Hi-Lift
> Jack with me, just haven't ordered/bought on yet. Hope this helps!!!! With
> all this I still have room in the tool box and have the entire bed empty
for
> coolers, tents, sleeping bags, water, etc.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
>
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